Pope to Dads: Be Like St. Joseph

Facts of Life

Pope Francis spoke about fatherhood last month in his general audiences, reminding fathers to model their lives after St. Joseph, whose feast the Church celebrates on March 19.

“A good father teaches his children by giving a daily example of love and integrity,” the Holy Father observed Feb. 4.

He also expressed his hope that all fathers strive “to protect their children and to teach them wisdom, faith and integrity,” like St. Joseph.